PAPAL PARENTING
One might be forgiven for assuming that Pope Francis knows little about the challenges Catholic parents face. After all, he may be infallible – but he’s also a lifelong bachelor. That assumption would...
View ArticleEASTER IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC
Never before in our lifetimes have we experienced a Lent like Lent 2020. The extraordinary measures taken amid a global health pandemic occurred in tandem with the Lenten season. While public Masses...
View ArticleTHE FORGOTTEN WORLD OF THE SHROUD
What more is there to add about the Shroud of Turin? The linen cloth with the faint image of the crucified Jesus in the position of burial is perhaps more popular today than at any other time. But the...
View ArticleBISHOP VANN ISSUES DECREE, DISPENSATION FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS
DECREE I, the Most Reverend Kevin William Vann, J.C.D., D.D., fourth Bishop of Orange in California by the grace of God and of the Apostolic See: Whereas April 10, 2020, Good Friday, is a day of...
View Article‘STAY IN PLACE’
This reflection, which follows my writing on my Confirmation sponsor Jim Whitaker, is a blending together of our late January/early February visit to the Holy See with Pope Francis and the offices of...
View ArticleEPISODE #111CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: GUEST IS FRANK BURLISON
Host Bob Gibson interviews coaches and players throughout the various Catholic high schools in Orange County. His Twitter handle is: @catholicsv Today’s guest is: Frank Burlison (prep basketball expert...
View ArticleEPISODE #117TRENDING WITH TIMMERIE: BEING A GOOD LISTENER & THE SPIRITUAL...
Are you a good listener? Are you aware of the needs of others? Are you able to find common ground with other people? Father Robert Spitzer of The Magis Center joins Trending with Timmerie. Together...
View ArticleEPISODE #112CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: GUEST IS KENDALL SAEGER
Host Bob Gibson interviews coaches and players throughout the various Catholic high schools in Orange County. His Twitter handle is: @catholicsv Today’s guest is: Kendall Saeger (track and field team @...
View ArticleEPISODE #118TRENDING WITH TIMMERIE: LOVE IS BLIND, RELATIONSHIPS AND THE...
Joining Trending with Timmerie is Sister Helena Burns. Together they discuss the Netflix show ‘Love is Blind’, dating, relationships, Theology of the Body, feminism, and prayer. Timmerie also...
View ArticleEPISODE #119TRENDING WITH TIMMERIE: THRIVING IN CRISIS AND KEEPING THE FAITH
A welcome surprise for long time listeners of Trending with Timmerie: Chris Mueller is back discussing how to thrive with the downtime, quality time, and close quarters we all face in-light of the...
View ArticleEPISODE #120TRENDING WITH TIMMERIE: EVERYTHING WILL CHANGE
People are fleeing California, and not because of the Coronavirus. What can we learn about living more simply, staying within our means, and keeping family first? Fr. Tim Grumbach joins Trending with...
View ArticleEPISODE #121TRENDING WITH TIMMERIE: 100 WAYS JP II CHANGED THE WORLD
Why is abortion a big debate during the Coronavirus? Timmerie discusses this and her love for Saint John Paul II. Timmerie is joined by guest Patrick Novocosky, author of the new book “100 Ways John...
View ArticleEPISODE #238EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: DIVINE MERCY CLINIC & FAMILY CENTER
When it comes to the Empowered by the Spirit podcast with host Deacon Steve Greco, you always know that you’re going to meet fascinating people. On today’s broadcast, we’re delighted to introduce you...
View ArticleEPISODE #239EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: WHAT IS THE REAL MEANING OF EASTER?
Even amidst the COVID-19 crisis we are all dealing with right now, we must remember that we are an EASTER people! Deacon Steve Greco is delighted to welcome our very own Bishop Kevin Vann of the...
View ArticleFULL TEXT: POPE FRANCIS’ HOMILY AT THE EASTER VIGIL
Vatican City, Apr 11, 2020 / 03:40 pm (CNA) – Here is the full text of the Easter Vigil homily of Pope Francis, delivered April 11 at St. Peter’s Basilica. “After the Sabbath” (Mt 28:1), the women went...
View ArticleTHE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS FORCES US TO CHOOSE BETWEEN LIFE AND LOVE OF MONEY,...
Vatican City, Apr 13, 2020 / 03:15 am (CNA) – We face a fundamental choice as we seek to resolve the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis said during his morning Mass Monday. Commenting on the day’s Gospel...
View ArticleSAN FRANCISCO SOLANO LAUDED FOR DIGITAL EXCELLENCE
Though the Church is closed and public Mass has been suspended, the parish of San Francisco Solano in Rancho Santa Margarita hasn’t missed a step when it comes to continuing to stay connected to its...
View ArticleFR. AL BACA INSPIRES
Early last month, before the state’s mandate to stay at home, a group of servant leaders from a variety of ministries throughout Southern California were inspired by the words of Fr. Al Baca, Diocese...
View ArticleSPIRITUAL COMMUNION
Isolating at home amidst the COVID-19 pandemic – coping with uncertainty, financial instability, job loss and being separated from our church and families – Orange County Catholics feel helpless and...
View ArticleALONE, NOT LONELY
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic ordered us into virtual isolation, loneliness and depression were epidemic among nearly every age group. For Catholics, who are used to dropping by our parish church...
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